Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss and more will be back alongside director Lana Wachowski for a fourth film in the legendary Matrix series. In a statement announcing the new film Warner Bros. Picture Group chairman Toby Emmerich said: “We could not be more excited to be re-entering ‘The Matrix’ with Lana. Lana is a true visionary, a singular and original creative filmmaker and we are thrilled that she is writing, directing and producing this new chapter in ‘The Matrix’ universe.”
The Matrix 4 release date: when will it be released?
Announced back in December 2019, The Matrix 4 was initially set for release on May 20, 2021, the same day as Keanu Reeves’ other new film, John Wick 4.
However, production was halted on The Matrix 4 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The release was then pushed back to April 2022.
The film was preparing to shoot in Berlin at the start of March, after filming in Germany and San Francisco. Warner Bros. then paused the production indefinitely. The Matrix Resurrections is released in cinemas on December 22.
The Matrix 4 trailer.
A new teaser trailer was released on December 1, where the clip begins with Keanu Reeves.
Then A full trailer was released on September 9, showing Neo visiting a therapist played by Neil Patrick Harris, and Trinity working inside a coffee shop before the red pill shenanigans get back underway
The Matrix 4 cast.
Keanu Reeves will return in the starring role as Neo, with Carrie-Anne Moss once again playing Trinity.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Aquaman, Watchmen) has confirmed he’s playing Morpheus in the fourth entry, posting a picture on Instagram armed with guns and shades.
Another name that’s been revealed for the Matrix 4 cast is How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris. The actor’s specific role is being kept under wraps, but is said to be “significant”.
Iron Fist and Game Of Thrones actor Jessica Henwick also stars in a leading role, though there are no specifics yet available.
iZombie actor Andrew Caldwell was also recently confirmed to join franchise newcomers Priyanka Chopra and Mindhunter star Jonathan Groff in the film.
Another name confirmed is Jada Pinkett Smith, who would return for the role of Niobe, who she played in The Matrix Reloaded and Matrix Revolutions.
One actor is confirmed to not be returning for the sequel, though. Hugo Weaving, who portrayed Agent Smith in the first three films, recently announced that he will not be featuring since the filming clashed with his starring role in the theatre production of The Visit.
